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UPSC daily PIB summary — 26 September 2026

Key developments include the launch of the inaugural QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission, progress reviews of rural technology adaptation under RuTAG 2.0, land monetization initiatives by NLMC, and expansion of testing facilities by ICAT.

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1 international_relations QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaunak sailed from Chennai to Perth, Australia, to conduct the inaugural QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission with multi-nation Sea Riders onboard. GS2 GS3

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2 science_technology RuTAG 2.0 Rural Technology Action Group The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India chaired the Third Annual Review Meeting of RuTAG 2.0 projects at IIT Roorkee. GS2 GS3

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3 economy National Land Monetization Corporation NLMC National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC) concluded investor outreach programs to e-auction 459 surplus land parcels of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL). GS3

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4 science_technology International Centre for Automotive Technology ICAT… International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar operationalized a dedicated Agri Machinery Test Facility and conducted dialogues on PM e-DRIVE. GS3

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